Punjab politics
AAP Dominates Punjab Local Body Elections with Victories in Over 900 Zones
Dec 18, 2025 01:09 am CST
The counting of votes for Punjab's zila parishad and panchayat samiti elections shows AAP securing significant victories, winning 60 out of 71 declared zila parishad zones and 867 out of 1,875 panchayat samiti zones. Opposition parties have raised concerns about transparency in the counting process, with allegations of unauthorized access to counting centers.
Punjab Rural Election Controversy: 48% Turnout Amid Opposition Allegations of Electoral Manipulation
Dec 15, 2025 12:18 am CST
Punjab's rural body elections concluded with only 48% voter turnout amid serious allegations from opposition parties claiming electoral manipulation, violence, and administrative interference by the ruling Aam Aadmi Party. The Shiromani Akali Dal and Congress have demanded investigations into reported booth capturing, ballot tampering, and intimidation tactics, highlighting significant tensions in the state's democratic processes.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Challenges Rahul Gandhi and Navjot Sidhu to Prove Performance Before Seeking Leadership Roles
Dec 13, 2025 05:21 pm CST
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann criticizes Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Navjot Singh Sidhu for seeking top positions without demonstrating results, emphasizing that leadership must be earned through performance rather than entitlement. Meanwhile, the State Election Commission urges Punjab Police to ensure fair and impartial conduct during upcoming local elections.
Navjot Kaur Sidhu Labels Punjab Congress Chief as "Corrupt" Following Her Suspension
Dec 09, 2025 02:22 am CST
After being suspended from the Congress party, Navjot Kaur Sidhu has publicly called Punjab Congress Chief Raja Warring "insensitive, irresponsible, morally dishonest and corrupt." The suspension followed her controversial claim that it "costs Rs 500 crore to become Punjab CM," triggering a political storm with accusations of corruption flying between Congress and BJP leaders in Punjab.
Congress Suspends Navjot Kaur Sidhu Over Rs 500 Crore Suitcase Comment: Political Fallout in Punjab
Dec 08, 2025 10:49 pm CST
Navjot Kaur Sidhu has been suspended from Congress following her controversial remark about a "Rs 500 crore suitcase" needed to become Chief Minister, despite her clarification. The comment has sparked criticism from Congress leadership while providing political ammunition to BJP and AAP, who have questioned the party's internal practices. The incident has created significant political tension in Punjab ahead of future elections.
Navjot Kaur Sidhu Clarifies Controversial Rs 500 Crore Remark Amid Political Backlash in Punjab
Dec 08, 2025 07:23 pm CST
Navjot Kaur Sidhu issues clarification on social media after her comment about "Rs 500 crore suitcase" for Chief Minister position sparked major political controversy. The former MLA insists her statement meant she and her husband would never pay for political positions, while facing criticism from BJP, AAP, and Congress colleagues ahead of Punjab's 2027 elections.
Navjot Singh Sidhu's Political Future: Wife Claims 500 Crore Price Tag for Punjab CM Position
Dec 07, 2025 01:24 pm CST
Navjot Kaur Sidhu reveals her husband Navjot Singh Sidhu will return to politics if named Congress' chief ministerial candidate for Punjab. She alleges that political positions come with a 500 crore rupee price tag, while claiming they can transform Punjab despite lacking such funds. The former cricketer remains distant from Congress activities while focusing on his cricket commentary and new YouTube channel ahead of Punjab's 2027 elections.
Arvind Kejriwal Celebrates AAP Victory in Tarn Taran Bypoll: "Punjab Chooses Politics of Work"
Nov 14, 2025 06:18 pm CST
Aam Aadmi Party secured a significant victory in Punjab's Tarn Taran bypoll, with candidate Harmeet Singh Sandhu winning by 12,091 votes. Party chief Arvind Kejriwal attributed the win to Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's honest leadership and Punjab's preference for work-focused politics over alternatives offered by SAD, Congress, and BJP.
Punjab Congress Chief Raja Warring Faces Legal Action for Alleged Casteist Remarks Against Late Buta Singh
Nov 06, 2025 02:04 am CST
Punjab Congress President Amrinder Singh Raja Warring faces an FIR under the SC/ST Act for allegedly making casteist remarks about former Union Minister Buta Singh during an election campaign. Despite offering an unconditional apology, the Punjab State Scheduled Castes Commission has taken notice and requested a formal response by November 6, ahead of the November 11 Tarn Taran bypoll.
Former Punjab Police Chief's Son Dies Under Mysterious Circumstances: Family Conspiracy or Drug Overdose?
Oct 22, 2025 02:47 am CST
Former Punjab Police chief Mohammed Mustafa addresses allegations surrounding his son Aqil Akhtar's mysterious death, claiming political rivals are exploiting the situation. While the family attributes the death to a drug overdose, controversial videos recorded by Aqil before his death have raised questions about family dynamics and possible foul play, prompting a Special Investigation Team to examine the case.